How much does a Director Mental Health Services make in New Jersey? The average Director Mental Health Services salary in New Jersey is $158,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $138,500 and $179,400. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Director Mental Health Services Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Director Mental Health Services Salary $120,018 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Director Mental Health Services Salary $138,500 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Director Mental Health Services Salary $158,800 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Director Mental Health Services Salary $179,400 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Director Mental Health Services Salary $198,155 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $138,500 10% $120,018 90% $198,155 75% $179,400 $158,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Director Mental Health Services oversees the treatment of patients with emotional, mental, and or psychological disorders. Directs and coordinates the policies, objectives, initiatives, and programs for the delivery of psychological services to patients. Being a Director Mental Health Services requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Ensures the psychological division follows regulatory compliance requirements and standard procedures. In addition, Director Mental Health Services typically reports to top management. The Director Mental Health Services manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Director Mental Health Services typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $163,659 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $166,555 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $166,700 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $163,514 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $169,162 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $163,659 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $161,197 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $162,500 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $166,700 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $163,659 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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